Pablo Llarena

Pablo Llarena Conde, Spanish judge.
Judge of the Spanish Supreme Court (2016- ) 
Investigating judge in the case against the leaders of the 2017 Catalan referendum and independence process.

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Joaquín Urías, blunt: "The Supreme Court decision is the end of the amnesty"

Joaquín Urías, blunt: "The Supreme Court decision is the end of the amnesty"

Law professor denounces that the judicial refusal to apply the amnesty law is not a response to legal questions

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Tuesday, 2 of july of 2024 - 20:56

Missile against the amnesty

Missile against the amnesty

José Antich

Tuesday, 2 of july of 2024 - 17:43

'No' to an amnesty:  Judge Llarena maintains arrest warrant for Puigdemont over misuse of funds

'No' to an amnesty: Judge Llarena maintains arrest warrant for Puigdemont over misuse of funds

Spanish Supreme Court judge argues that amnesty does not apply and maintains arrest warrants for Puigdemont, Comín and Puig

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Monday, 1 of july of 2024 - 19:54

Supreme Court maintains Spanish arrest warrant for Puigdemont despite amnesty

Supreme Court maintains Spanish arrest warrant for Puigdemont despite amnesty

In three rulings, judges Pablo Llarena, Manuel Marchena and Susana Polo set deadlines for the parties to present arguments

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 11 of june of 2024 - 19:48

Boye's double offensive to stop Llarena's persecution of Puigdemont

Boye's double offensive to stop Llarena's persecution of Puigdemont

Boye challenges Llarena again in the case of the 3 exiled Catalan MEPs, and refuses to inform him about interim measures

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 26 of september of 2023 - 22:16

Spanish prosecutors ask judge to again seek European arrest of Catalan exile Lluís Puig

Spanish prosecutors ask judge to again seek European arrest of Catalan exile Lluís Puig

Supreme Court prosecutors want judge Pablo Llarena to demand the arrest of former minister Lluís Puig for misuse of funds

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 12 of september of 2023 - 18:54

The going gets tough

The going gets tough

José Antich

Thursday, 6 of july of 2023 - 17:28

Clara Ponsatí warns judge Pablo Llarena: "I won't put my schedule in the hands of a fanatic"

Clara Ponsatí warns judge Pablo Llarena: "I won't put my schedule in the hands of a fanatic"

The pro-independence MEP maintains that the Spanish arrest warrant issued against her "is again illegal"

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 19:23

Supreme Court judge Llarena issues Spanish arrest warrant for MEP Clara Ponsatí

Supreme Court judge Llarena issues Spanish arrest warrant for MEP Clara Ponsatí

Judge asserts that the pro-independence Catalan MEP did not justify her snub of the Supreme Court with any "legitimate cause"

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 21 of june of 2023 - 18:37

Spanish Supreme Court maintains 'aggravated' misuse of funds charge against Puigdemont

Spanish Supreme Court maintains 'aggravated' misuse of funds charge against Puigdemont

Appeals chamber dismisses defence arguments and maintains judge Pablo Llarena's use of a more severe misuse of funds charge

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 20:52

Ponsatí says she'll return to Catalonia even if Llarena orders her arrest

Ponsatí says she'll return to Catalonia even if Llarena orders her arrest

Clara Ponsatí admits she may be convicted in the end but says "the costs of the repression must be paid by them, not by us"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Tuesday, 25 of april of 2023 - 20:21

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Judge Pablo Llarena also wants the parties to say whether MEP's no-show should lead to an arrest warrant against her

Jaume Vich

Monday, 24 of april of 2023 - 16:51

Puigdemont calls on judge Llarena to withdraw warrant for his arrest in Spain

Puigdemont calls on judge Llarena to withdraw warrant for his arrest in Spain

Puigdemont appeals Llarena's decision to maintain his prosecution and demands that he consult EU justice on his immunity

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 30 of march of 2023 - 19:54

MEP Clara Ponsatí, released in Barcelona after 4 hours and ordered to appear before Supreme Court

MEP Clara Ponsatí, released in Barcelona after 4 hours and ordered to appear before Supreme Court

Duty judge releases the MEP, notifying her that she must appear before Supreme Court judge Llarena in Madrid on April 24th

Marta Lasalas / Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 23:32

Spanish Supreme Court maintains misuse of funds and disobedience charges against Puigdemont

Spanish Supreme Court maintains misuse of funds and disobedience charges against Puigdemont

Judge Llarena refuses to charge him with the new public disorder offence and maintains the arrest warrant in Spain

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 21 of march of 2023 - 18:30

The European Court of Justice's responses to judge Pablo Llarena's 7 questions

The European Court of Justice's responses to judge Pablo Llarena's 7 questions

This is how the Court of Justice responded to each of the seven preliminary questions raised by Spanish judge Llarena

Sara Brull i Ortega

Tuesday, 31 of january of 2023 - 22:12

The contention between Puigdemont and Llarena faces a decisive moment at the top EU court

The contention between Puigdemont and Llarena faces a decisive moment at the top EU court

The Court of Justice will rule on Tuesday on the Spanish judge's preliminary questions, critical for the Catalan exiles' case

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 30 of january of 2023 - 15:52

Puigdemont challenges Llarena and urges him to consult the CJEU

Puigdemont challenges Llarena and urges him to consult the CJEU

Boye questions Llarena's competence and impartiality, and denounces the arrest warrant despite his immunity

Mayte Piulachs / Marta Lasalas

Friday, 20 of january of 2023 - 19:50

The prosecutors go further than Llarena

The prosecutors go further than Llarena

José Antich

Wednesday, 18 of january of 2023 - 17:16

Spanish government asks judge Llarena to stay out of politics after statements in decree

Spanish government asks judge Llarena to stay out of politics after statements in decree

Minister Montero rejects judge's claim that Penal Code reform implies the "decriminalization" of the independence process

Malena Ramajo

Friday, 13 of january of 2023 - 21:16

Spanish prosecutors may ask for an extra charge against Puigdemont: aggravated disorder

Spanish prosecutors may ask for an extra charge against Puigdemont: aggravated disorder

Prosecutors are considering appealing judge Llarena's decree and adding disorder charges in place of sedition, now repealed

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 13 of january of 2023 - 19:47

Llarena's rampage

Llarena's rampage

José Antich

Friday, 13 of january of 2023 - 17:32

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Puigdemont replies to Llarena: "I won't return handcuffed or cowering before a Spanish judge"

Puigdemont replies to Llarena: "I won't return handcuffed or cowering before a Spanish judge"

Puigdemont responds to the Spanish judge's decree affirming that he will fight the legal battle until the end

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 12 of january of 2023 - 22:36

Spanish government: Llarena's move "shows that 1st October will still be punished"

Spanish government: Llarena's move "shows that 1st October will still be punished"

Spanish executive spokesperson calls on Carles Puigdemont to "respond before Spanish justice"

Abel Degà

Thursday, 12 of january of 2023 - 20:44

Llarena seeks to punish Puigdemont with maximum penalty in reformed misuse of funds law

Llarena seeks to punish Puigdemont with maximum penalty in reformed misuse of funds law

With crime of sedition eliminated, judge plans to charge exiled Catalan politicians with misuse of funds and disobedience

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 12 of january of 2023 - 19:58

EU court to announce ruling on Spanish judge Llarena's questions on January 31st

EU court to announce ruling on Spanish judge Llarena's questions on January 31st

European Court of Justice ruling on judge's preliminary questions will be key for the Catalan exiles and for Spanish politics

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 15 of december of 2022 - 22:36

Constitutional Court to examine Llarena's initiative to waive Puigdemont's immunity

Constitutional Court to examine Llarena's initiative to waive Puigdemont's immunity

As Friday's EGC hearing was underway, Spain's Constitutional Court announced it would discuss a related matter this Tuesday

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 28 of november of 2022 - 21:15

Judge leaves Anna Gabriel a step away from a disobedience trial over referendum

Judge leaves Anna Gabriel a step away from a disobedience trial over referendum

Judge Llarena passes ex-CUP deputy's case to Supreme Court criminal chamber, from where it will be sent to a Barcelona court

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 21 of september of 2022 - 19:38

World media report UN conclusion that Spain violated rights of Catalan leaders

World media report UN conclusion that Spain violated rights of Catalan leaders

Media in Europe and the US note the Committee's concern that the Catalan MPs had been suspended before their case was decided

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 31 of august of 2022 - 20:46

Puigdemont, in the hands of the ECJ

Puigdemont, in the hands of the ECJ

José Antich

Wednesday, 6 of april of 2022 - 17:49

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Key points at ECJ hearing: Spanish judicial deficiencies and court's competence

Key points at ECJ hearing: Spanish judicial deficiencies and court's competence

Questions asked by EU judges suggest a range of views on matter raised by Spanish Supreme Court in relation to Catalan exiles

M. Lasalas and M. Piulachs, special correspondents

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 23:14

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European Commission criticises Belgium for softening its defence of Catalan minister Puig

European Commission criticises Belgium for softening its defence of Catalan minister Puig

At EU court hearing, key for case of exiled Catalan politicians, the lawyer representing the Belgian state changed her line

M. Piulachs and M. Lasalas, special correspondents

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 21:29

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Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

At EU Court of Justice hearing, lawyer warns that Puigdemont and his Catalan colleagues "have no guarantee of a fair trial"

Marta Lasalas, special correspondent

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 19:57

Spanish Supreme Court "flatly" rejects Puigdemont demand to recuse judge Llarena

Spanish Supreme Court "flatly" rejects Puigdemont demand to recuse judge Llarena

Four exiled Catalan politicians accused Llarena of lack of impartiality for accepting an honour from a Spanish foundation

Pepa Masó

Tuesday, 15 of february of 2022 - 18:56

Llarena rejects recusal for award: the Guàrdia Urbana police also did it

Llarena rejects recusal for award: the Guàrdia Urbana police also did it

The judge denies losing impartiality, as Puigdemont argues, when receiving an award from the Villacisneros Foundation

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 10 of january of 2022 - 19:31

Puigdemont challenges Spanish judge Llarena for accepting right-wing group's prize

Puigdemont challenges Spanish judge Llarena for accepting right-wing group's prize

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 1 of december of 2021 - 19:48

Lawyer asks judge Llarena: do Spanish police know that Puigdemont can't be arrested?

Lawyer asks judge Llarena: do Spanish police know that Puigdemont can't be arrested?

Alba Solé Ingla

Monday, 29 of november of 2021 - 19:08

A new defeat for Llarena (and it won't be the last)

A new defeat for Llarena (and it won't be the last)

José Antich

Tuesday, 5 of october of 2021 - 17:19

International press reports Puigdemont's new victory over Spanish judge Llarena

International press reports Puigdemont's new victory over Spanish judge Llarena

Marta Sánchez

Monday, 4 of october of 2021 - 23:07

Spanish judge Llarena asks Sardinian court to hand over Carles Puigdemont

Spanish judge Llarena asks Sardinian court to hand over Carles Puigdemont

Gemma Liñán

Thursday, 30 of september of 2021 - 20:09